American philanthropist and wife of Alexander Hamilton (1757–1854)
Factsheet
Born Elizabeth Schuyler
(1757-08-09)August 9, 1757
Albany, Province of New York, British America
(1757-08-09)August 9, 1757
Albany, Province of New York, British America
Died November 9, 1854(1854-11-09) (aged 97)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting place Trinity Church Cemetery, New York City, U.S.
Born Elizabeth Schuyler
(1757-08-09)August 9, 1757
Albany, Province of New York, British America
(1757-08-09)August 9, 1757
Albany, Province of New York, British America
Died November 9, 1854(1854-11-09) (aged 97)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting place Trinity Church Cemetery, New York City, U.S.
Wikipedia
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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton - Wikipedia
6 days ago - Elizabeth Schuyler and Alexander Hamilton had eight children:
Social Welfare History Project
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Social Welfare History Project Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler
November 10, 2022 - Elizabeth bore eight children between the years 1782 and 1802, miscarrying at least once. Ironically, her eldest son Philip, aged nineteen, was killed in a duel by an associate of Aaron Burr.
Videos
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The Inspiring Legacy of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton - YouTube
The Schuyler Sisters (2/3) ▸ aka Hamilton the American Musical Feminine Powerhouses #IMHO ▸ It is about 3 sisters; starting with Angelica Schuyler, the eldest sister played by who is intelligent, confident, and loyal. ▸ The other sister is Eliza Schuyler, played by Phillipa Soo is kind, compassionate, and seems deeply devoted to her family. ▸ Finally, we have Peggy Schuyler, the overlooked sister of the trio, played by Jasmine Cephas Jones. ▸ I think this song is an introduction to these supporting yet essential characters to understand the personal and political direction of the musical. ▸ Oh, Leslie Odom Jr. Is awesome as always! ▸ The song represents tight harmonies between the sisters, the tune, and their energy are infectious, easily one of my favorites. 🔻 ▸ I do not own any of this audio or video (if any is shown). ▸ All and any of the video or audio are copyrighted to its owner(s), and I made this for personal home use and educational and non-profit purposes only. 🔻 #broadway #hamilton #musical #linmanuelmiranda #angelicaelizaandpeggy #trio #theschuylersisters #sisterhood #riseup #reneeelisegoldsberry #phillipasoo #jasminecephasjones #leslieodomjr #aaronburr #soundtrack #songs #revolutionarywar #foundingfathers #performance #vocals #lyrics #fyp #foryou #nostalgic #nostalgia | TikTok
The Schuyler Sisters - Hamilton (Original Cast 2016 - Live) [HD]
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"The Schuyler Sisters" from HAMILTON - YouTube
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This Day in History: Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler ...
Alexander & Eliza's Wedding Anniversary | Alexander Hamilton and ...
PBS
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Elizabeth Hamilton (1757-1854) | American Experience | Official Site | PBS
December 27, 2017 - Mother, Supporter, Humiliated Wife Elizabeth gave birth to their first child, Philip, in 1782, and seven more would follow over the next two decades; the Hamiltons also raised the orphaned daughter of a friend for 10 years.
Why did they cut all mentions of Hamilton's other kids?
Lin had to streamline the story somehow. Not only did they have 8 kids, they had a SECOND PHILLIP. More on reddit.com
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July 9, 2024Eliza Hamilton's descendants at the time of her death
And if we win this independence, is that a guarantee of freedom for our descendants? More on reddit.com
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July 4, 2018The Three Levels of Being a Forgotten Schuyler Sibling
The show does Peggy an injustice. Not only do they barely mention her, but they completely changed her personality. Peggy was the most fun, outrageous one. More on reddit.com
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May 6, 2021Tell us a fact about a character in Hamilton that is not in the musical
My personal favourites. Aaron Burr married again after his daughter died. He spent all her money and she caught him in bed with another woman. So she divorced him. Who did she choose as her lawyer? Alexander Hamilton. No not that one, his son. Burr also died the day or or day after the settlement. Eliza founded the first public school in Washington Heights. I like to think that makes her partly responsible for 'Hamilton' and the rest of Lin-Manuel Miranda's career. George Washington was once advised to take a break by his doctor. Unlike Hamilton, he did. He took a fishing trip with Hamilton and Jefferson. I can't imagine it was terribly relaxing. More on reddit.com
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May 7, 2021Susanhollowayscott
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The Lasting Legacy of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton — Susan Holloway Scott, Bestselling Historical Fiction Author
August 10, 2019 - "We serve the children who need us most," says Jess Dannhauser, president and CEO of Graham Windham. "It's a deep personal commitment for us. We don't turn anyone away. These are hard-working, courageous kids who want to make something of themselves and are looking for ways to contribute, and we're constantly adapting to discover the best ways to serve them." Last week - August 9 - marked the 260th anniversary of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton's birthday.
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Philip Hamilton - Wikipedia
4 days ago - Philip Hamilton I (January 22, 1782 – November 24, 1801) was the eldest child of Alexander Hamilton (the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury) and Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton. He was a poet and died at age 19, fatally shot in a duel with George Eacker. Philip Hamilton was born in Albany, ...
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Alexander & Eliza Hamilton’s Children - Hamilton/Schuyler Compendium
Alexander Hamilton (1755/1757 - 1804), son of James Hamilton and Rachel Faucette Elizabeth Schuyler (1757 - 1854), daughter of Philip Schuyler and Catherine Van Rensselaer Married in December 1820 Children: Philip Hamilton (1782 - 1801) Angelica Hamilton (1784 - 1857) Alexander Hamilton (1786 - 1875) Married: Eliza Knox (1795 - 1871) James Alexander Hamilton (1788 - 1878) Married: Mary Morris (1790 - 1869) Five children (click here for James’ family) John Church Hamilton (1792 - 1882) Married: Maria Eliza Van den Heuvel (1795 - 1873) Thirteen children (approximately) (click here for John’s family) William Stephen Hamilton (1797 - 1850) Eliza Hamilton Holly (1799 - 1859) Married: Sidney Augustus Holly (1802 - 1842) Philip Hamilton (1802 - 1884) Married: Rebecca McLane (1810 - 1893) Two children (click here for Philip’s family)
All That's Interesting
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The Children Of Alexander Hamilton: From The Son Who Died In A Duel To The Daughter Who Helped Preserve His History
February 3, 2025 - 14, 1780, in Albany, New York. During their 24-year-long marriage, the couple would have eight children together: Philip, Angelica, Alexander Jr., James, John, William, Eliza, and Philip.
New Netherland Institute
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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton :: New Netherland Institute
She was the spouse of Alexander Hamilton, famous in the early American government following the Declaration of Independence and considered one of the founders of our American republic. She had eight children with Hamilton during their rather short marriage of 24 years.
HISTORY
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How Alexander Hamilton's Widow, Eliza, Carried on His Legacy | HISTORY
Eliza, who had to struggle to pay for her own children’s education after her husband’s death, could empathize. She “made huge sacrifices to send the children to school in town and to keep them at home with her,” Tilar J. Mazzeo, author of the 2019 biography Eliza Hamilton: The Extraordinary Life and Times of the Wife of Alexander Hamilton, explains.
Published May 28, 2025
Encyclopedia.com
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Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler (1757–c. 1854) | Encyclopedia.com
Born Elizabeth Schuyler in 1757; died around 1854; daughter of General Philip Schuyler; married Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804, American statesman and U.S. secretary of the treasury), on December 14, 1780; children: Philip (d. Source for information on Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler (1757–c. ...
Reddit
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r/hamiltonmusical on Reddit: Why did they cut all mentions of Hamilton's other kids?
July 9, 2024 -
Not being familiar with the story of Hamilton's life outside of this musical, I thought that Hamilton's desire for a legacy was even more tragic because he lost his only son and had no descendants. But then I google it and it runs out he has 8 KIDS?? Seems like kind of a major part of his life! They wouldn't have even had to show them, maybe just a mention of them??
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When Philip is nine, he said he has a sister but he wants a little brother and later on when Hamilton’s being threatened they say “we hope you saved some money for your daughter and sons.” Mentioning the two youngest would have bogged down the narrative, especially since the order of things happening is already rearranged in the last few years of his life.
Wikipedia
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Hamilton family - Wikipedia
October 16, 2025 - Elizabeth and Alexander Hamilton were married on December 14, 1780, at the Schuyler Mansion in Albany, New York. They went on to have eight children, thus establishing the Hamilton family in the United States.
Fandom
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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton | Hamilton Wiki | Fandom
Soon following him, Eliza was able to rekindle her friendship with Martha Washington as they entertained the various soldiers that crossed their path. Eliza and Alexander had eight children together, six sons and two daughters.
Playhouse Square
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Getting to Know The Schuyler Sisters | Playhouse Square
September 30, 2020 - THE REAL SCHUYLER SISTERS OF THE HUDSON If you’ve seen Hamilton or listened to the soundtrack, you’re familiar with the three eldest daughters of Judge Philip Schuyler (Angelica, Eliza… and Peggy). However, there’s a little more to this family than initially presented.
Mental Floss
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The Rundown on Alexander Hamilton's 8 Children
June 7, 2023 - For the rest of her life, she experienced what Hamilton biographer Ron Chernow describes as an “eternal childhood,” unable to live independently and referring always to her dead brother as if he were still alive. She died in 1857 at age 72, after which her younger sister Eliza wrote, “Poor sister, what a happy release will be hers.
Harper's BAZAAR
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Hamilton Schuyler Sisters True Story - Who Were the Schuyler Sisters?
July 3, 2020 - Catherine, Philip Jeremiah, and Cornelia also eloped—with · Cornelia’s husband writing, “She leapt from a Two Story Window into my arms and abandoning every thing [sic] for me gave the most convincing proof of what a husband most Desire ...
A Mighty Girl
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The Life and Legacy of 'Founding Mother' Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton | A Mighty Girl
August 9, 2024 - After Hamilton died in his infamous duel, she not only preserved his legacy: she also protected the memories of many other Revolutionary figures, and founded New York City's first orphanage, which still helps children today. This Level 3 biography from the Step Into Reading early reader series will teach kids about Eliza's life, work, and influence. ... Elizabeth Schuyler ...
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r/hamiltonmusical on Reddit: Eliza Hamilton's descendants at the time of her death
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CHILDREN (6)
Angelica Hamilton (1784-1857)
Alexander Hamilton Jr. (1786-1875)
James Alexander Hamilton (1788-1878)
John Church Hamilton (1792-1882)
Eliza Hamilton Holly (1799-1859)
Philip Hamilton (1802-1884)
GRANDCHILDREN (18)
-Children of James Alexander Hamilton:
Eliza Hamilton Schuyler (1811-1863)
Frances Hamilton Bowdoin (1813-1887)
Alexander Hamilton Jr. (1816-1889)
Mary Morris Hamilton Schuyler (1818-1877)
Angelica Hamilton Blatchford (1819-1868)
-Children of John Church Hamilton:
Alexander Schuyler Hamilton (1815-1907)
Charlotte Augusta Hamilton (1819-1896)
John Cornelius Adrian Hamilton (1820-1879)
Schuyler Hamilton (1822-1903)
Mary E. Hamilton (1825-1887)
Charles Apthorpe Hamilton (1826-1901)
Adelaide Hamilton (1830-1915)
Elizabeth Hamilton (1831-1884)
William Gaston Hamilton (1832-1913)
Laurens Hamilton (1834-1858)
Alice Hamilton (1838-1905)
-Children of Philip Hamilton:
Louis McLane Hamilton (1844-1868)
Allan McLane Hamilton (1848-1919)
GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN (6)
-Children of Alexander Schuyler Hamilton:
Alexander Schuyler Hamilton Jr. (1847-1928)
Henry Nicoll Hamilton (1849-1914)
-Children of John Cornelius Adrian Hamilton:
Edgar Augustus Hamilton (1841-1926)
John Cornelius Leon Hamilton (1842-1919)
-Children of Schuyler Hamilton:
Robert Ray Hamilton (1851-1890)
Schuyler Hamilton Jr. (1853-1907)
TOTAL DESCENDANTS: 30
Trinity Church
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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton: Almost a Century of Service | Trinity Church
August 24, 2023 - With her father a prominent General in the Continental Army, it was not unusual for the family to be visited by guests in the military; Philip Schuyler and George Washington were close friends. Eliza first met her future husband when Lt. Col. Alexander Hamilton visited as aide de camp of General Washington. Although raised in the Dutch Reformed Church, Eliza Hamilton became a regular communicant at Trinity Church Wall Street with five of the couple’s children baptized at Trinity, including three on the same October day in 1788.
Library Company of Philadelphia
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Republican Court: Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton (1757-1854)
Rufus W. Griswold, The Republican Court, or, American Society in the Days of Washington. New and rev. ed. (New York,1856), plate opposite 55. First ed., 1855 · ELIZABETH SCHUYLER HAMILTON (1757-1854)